Hello. As some of you may have seen my string of topic threads in this section, I think this will be my last bit of research regarding the forecast functionality of the new gaming laptop I am customizing. My main goal is to get this right the first time.

So, everyone who mods GTA 4 (and now GTA 5) is aware of all the different types of problems one may encounter while modding and playing. I know texture loss and lag are two examples of a GPU problem, a problem of the graphics card not being able to handle the game too well or just barely getting by.

Now, what are examples of CPU problems- like problems caused by the core processor (i5, i7, etc.) not being able to handle certain things? Or Does heavily modding/scripting and playing on all ultra high settings only concern the graphics card? Should I have to worry about the processor as much if I have a great graphics card (GTX 980M 8.0GB)? (speaking in context of playing GTA 4 and GTA 5 heavily modded/scripted and on ultra high settings)

 

Thank you guys for all the help in advance!

Edited June 30, 201510 yr by BROOKLYNBOY2497

Your CPU usage during GTA V can get quite intense, as it is being used to control the AI. This can potentionally bottleneck your system, and lower your framerates even with such a great GPU. An i5 should be sufficient enough to run GTA V extremely well, but if you need your processor for editing, rendering and alot of multitasking, I'd go for an i7. This being said, an i5 should be great for most gamers! 

Just noticed that I made a big spelling error again. Welp, I shouldn't get up so early. 

Does anybody know CPU related problems when playing GTA 4 and 5? Problems caused by the processor, not the graphics card, in-game? Maybe some examples? Or as long as the processor meets the minimum requirements to play the games, all other in-game issues are graphics card related?

So, for GTA 4 and GTA 5, like stated above on all high settings, heavily scripted/modded, would the Core i7 4710MQ @ 2.5GHz - 3.5GHz be good to handle them?

I'm just trying to make sure most of the problems I'm having in game now, with GTA 4 on my kind of shitty laptop, are all related to the graphics card. And if any are related to the processor, I'm just trying to isolate them by comparing my game issues to a possible list of issues caused by the processor.

Edited June 30, 201510 yr by BROOKLYNBOY2497